Peter Shapiro, veteran concert promoter, venue owner and author of the new book “The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Magic,” talks about his lifelong love of the Grateful Dead, how he set out to succeed as an entrepreneur and his thoughts on the controversial dynamic pricing model for concert tickets.

Peter Shapiro, veteran concert promoter, venue owner and author of the new book “The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Magic,” talks about his lifelong love of the Grateful Dead, how he set out to succeed as an entrepreneur and his thoughts on the controversial dynamic pricing model for concert tickets.

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What Putting on 10,000 Concerts Has Taught Peter Shapiro About Life and the Live Music Business

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for <a href="https://variety.com/t/sundance-film-festival/">the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22</a>. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

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Creator Hannah Stocking and executives from Tubi, Smosh, Betches Media, RHEI and LV8 detail how digital natives hustle for clicks, likes and bucks. Recorded live on Jan. 8 at Variety's Business of Creators Summit held at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Creator Hannah Stocking and executives from Tubi, Smosh, Betches Media, RHEI and LV8 detail how digital natives hustle for clicks, likes and bucks. Recorded live on Jan. 8 at <a href="https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/ces-business-of-creators-summit-2026-key-takeaways-1236627004/">Variety's Business of Creators Summit</a> held at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Hannah Stocking and Creator Economy Leaders on How Digital Natives Hustle for Clicks, Likes and Bucks

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Jem Aswad analyzes the prospects for BTS’ massive world tour plans and other big treks in music. And in advance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, host Cynthia Littleton looks back at how King emerged as a media figure on the national stage, as covered by Variety.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Jem Aswad analyzes the prospects for <a href="https://variety.com/2026/music/news/bts-world-tour-dates-2026-27-1236630132/">BTS&rsquo; massive world tour plans and other big treks in music. </a>And in advance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, host Cynthia Littleton looks back <a href="https://variety.com/gallery/martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-academy-awards-harry-belafonte/">at how King emerged as a media figure on the national stage</a>, as covered by Variety.

Daily Variety – BTS, Bruno Mars, Rush and the 2026 Outlook for Music Tours; How Martin Luther King Jr. Emerged as a National Media Figure 

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What Putting on 10,000 Concerts Has Taught Peter Shapiro About Life and the Live Music Business

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